Demand Planner

Location : Hybrid working - based out of our Willenhall (W. Midlands) depot with an element of home working.Contract type: PermanentHours: 40 Hours Per WeekSalary: Competitive Rate plus excellent benefits packageWe have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner. We are looking for someone motivated and driven to join our team of Demand Planners who will maximise availability whilst minimising wastage to ensure we are on track to deliver our demand planning strategy.A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 300 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 6,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.We have always strived to build partnerships with suppliers and trade partners while never underestimating the role that it plays within the communities it serves.Key Tasks/Responsibilities:Maximise group availability on all products in certain commodity groups with Varied seasonally driven sales communicating opportunities and risksHuddles: To challenge, share, understand and action to ensure we are on track to deliver a positive outcomeOptimise and deliver targeted Pre/Post chop KPIs the department is targeted against. Working with Power BI data sources.Identify stock anomalies to avoid wastage issues in line with budgetsBuilding relationships with suppliers to provide forecasts for stock requirements, future promotions, and seasonal activity.Challenge and measure supplier inbound performanceWork collaboratively with other departments to make sure end to end availability is achievedBuilding strong trading and supplier relationships to maximise and deliver our KPI TargetsMaintain the Demand Planning programs and product fileWork to stock holding targets at commodity group level responsible for managing and analysing stock to ensure best inventory levelsMaintaining data-based reports and communicating effectivelyWhat's in it for you?Develop your Management/Sales skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse cultureOutstanding Training & DevelopmentGain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced companyExcellent benefits package including: Early access to your pay through EarlyPay24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal10% Staff Discount in our SPAR storesAccess to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discountsCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeCompany Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeExtra Holidays - Purchase SchemeCycle to work - Bicycle purchase schemeLong Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)You may have experience of the following: Supply Chain Planner, Inventory Planner, Procurement Planner, Operations Planner, Stock Control Manager, Warehouse Planner, Logistics Planner, Commodity Manager, Distribution Planner, Planning AnalystREF-230 018TPBN1_UKTJ